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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2008: Bachelor of Communication with a Major in Communication Studies - commencing Semester 2

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 2, 2008

  • This enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements.
  • Variations are possible but should only be considered in consultation with the program adviser.
  • Students with advanced standing from prior tertiary study should consult the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences program adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • Course offerings may change without notice.
  • Consult the course schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 2, 2008

CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 2 introductory courses from:
AUS100 History of Australian Popular Culture: The twentieth century and beyond
DES105 Introduction to Design
DES106 Typography
ENP101 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
JST102 Foundations of Criminology
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology B
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Social Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS172 Social Work and Human Services Practice *

Semester 1, 2009

CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 2 courses from:
AUS290 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
Or an elective course from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)

Semester 2, 2009

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from: (refer to note 2)
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS285 Wonderworlds
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Or an elective course from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)

Semester 1, 2010

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from: (refer to note 2)
AUS212 The Box: History of Television Culture
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)

Semester 2, 2010

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from: (refer to note 2)
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS285 Wonderworlds
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Or an elective course from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)

Semester 1, 2011

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from: (refer to note 2)
AUS290 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN256 Research into Australian Journalism
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
Or an elective course from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)

* Subject to final approval.
Notes 
  1. Electives may be any course from any faculty (Maximum of 6).
  2. Students must complete at least 12 advanced courses in Communication Studies.
  3. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  4. Prerequisites may apply for some advanced courses. Select the course code to confirm prerequisites.

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